Call for Application: World Forum for Democracy Youth Delegation 2026

Join the youth delegation to the World Forum for Democracy and bring the youth perspective to the discussion on the New Democratic Pact for Europe. The youth delegation will have a dedicated training session two days before the World Forum for Democracy and will also take part in the Youth Day of the WFD on 4th November.

The World Forum for Democracy is a unique platform for political decision-makers and activists to debate solutions to key challenges for democracies worldwide. By identifying and analysing experimental initiatives and practices, the Forum highlights and encourages democracy innovations at the grassroots and their transfer on a systemic level to strengthen the foundations of democratic societies. The Forum thus contributes to the evolution of democracy towards more participatory and inclusive structures and institutions.

• Table of Content
• About European Commission
• World Forum Democracy Youth Delegation
• Aim and Benefits of World Forum Democracy Youth Delegation
• Requirements for World Forum Democracy Youth Delegation Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About European Commission

We are the European Commission’s department for International Partnerships under the leadership of Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen. Our role is to: work together with partner countries across the world to achieve sustainable development design the EU’s international partnership and development policy We are responsible for formulating the EU’s international partnership and development policy, with the ultimate goal to reduce poverty, ensure sustainable development, and promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law across the world. EU Internationa... continue reading

World Forum Democracy Youth Delegation

Aim and Benefits of World Forum Democracy Youth Delegation

All travel and visa costs are covered by the Council of Europe in accordance with its rules. Accommodation and meals are provided at the European Youth Centre Strasbourg.

Requirements for World Forum Democracy Youth Delegation Qualification

The youth delegation will bring together up to 50 participants who reflect the diversity of young people around the world and offer a wide range of perspectives on democracy, including those already engaged in finding solutions and developing ideas to revive democratic systems where they are at risk.

Candidates should fulfil the following profile:

• Be aged 18-30 years old;
• Be able to work autonomously in English;
• Be available to take part in the entire activity, including online preparations (September – October 2026), the training of the youth delegation (31 October – 1 November) , the World Forum for Democracy (2-3 November) and the Youth Day (4 November 2026);
• Represent a youth organisation and/or youth movement active at local, regional, national or international level on topics of democracy, youth participation, innovative democratic practices;
•  Be in a position to follow-up the results of the World Forum for Democracy within their organisations and communities;
• Previous involvement with the Council of Europe youth sector in the field of democratic participation will be considered an asset, particularly in activities of the Youth Department or partners, including grantees of the European Youth Foundation, that have contributed to the New Democratic Pact for Europe.

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more Information, visit Council of Europe Programme webpage